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Livingstons cichlids cichlid

Facts

The spotted cichlid

Livingston's cichlid has dark spots and a light-coloured body. The sexually mature male has a vivid blue colour.

Beware the dead fish

Livingston's cichlid catches its prey in a crafty way. It plays dead. It lies on its side on the lake bottom and uses its dark spots to attract the attention of other fish. When the other fish approach, the Livingston's cichlid launches a surprise attack.